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2017 DIARY DATES

Monday Afternoon Uniform Shop open 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Wednesday Morning Uniform Shop open 8.30 – 9.30 am

TERM 4 - 2017

DECEMBER

Fri 15th Farewell Assembly 11.45am

EARLY DISMISSAL 2.10PM

TERM 1 – 2018

JANUARY

Mon 29th First Day Term 1, 2018

BELAIR PRIMARY NEWSLETTER

45 Main Road, BELAIR 5052 Website: www.belairps.sa.edu.au Phone: 8370 3733 E-mail: belair.ps415@schools.sa.edu.au FAX: 8370 2651 OSHC: Phone 8278 7609

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 0403603328

Newsletter Number 21 Week ending Friday 15th December 2017

Susan Copeland Leanne Twigden

Principal Deputy Principal

EARLY DISMISSAL – FRIDAY 15TH

DECEMBER 2:10PM

END OF YEAR MESSAGE

Farewell

It is with a sense of sadness but also pride that I write my

final newsletter as Principal of Belair Primary School. I

started here in 2008 and have been the leader and

custodian of a wonderful school and community.

Throughout this 10 year period there have been many

changes. Some have presented us with challenging issues

but mostly, they have resulted in an improved learning

environment for your children and have enabled the

school and community to grow together.

I would like to thank the school community for their

wonderful support. I appreciate the many ways in which

you contribute by attending meetings, participating in

excursions and camps, assisting in classrooms, coaching

sporting teams, working in the canteen and resource

centre, dealing with lost property and the list goes on.

Thank you to the students present and past. Each day I

have shared with you, your ‘ah ha’ learning moments.

These are wonderful and one of the reasons that makes

teaching such a rewarding profession.

I have had the privilege of working with a dedicated and

professional staff group, who work each day with

commitment to ensure that our students are cared for

and learn to the best of their ability. A sincere thank you

to all staff for their unwavering focus on student learning

and outstanding ability to work so well as a team, of

which I have so enjoyed being a part of.

Leanne Twigden will be in the role of Principal for the

first two terms. During this time, Richard Costi our

Education Director will conduct the selection process for

a new Principal to begin in term 3. As a high performing

school we are hoping to attract many capable applicants

and then select the best person to collaboratively lead our

school into the future.

I leave knowing that the school will continue to deliver a

high quality learning environment for all students, with

extremely capable and confident leaders and staff driving

continual improvement.

Best wishes to students and families who are leaving the

school.

I would like to wish students, parents/carers and families

a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope

everyone has the opportunity to enjoy some quality

family time during your summer break.

Merry Christmas and best wishes, Susan Copeland.

CONGRATULATIONS CARAWATHA

The final regular assembly was hosted by the Carawatha

Unit. Their inquiry was ‘People celebrate different events

that are important to them’ - It was wonderful to see the

confidence of the children, knowing their parts and being

able to perform in front of a wider audience. They

thoroughly enjoyed singing and dancing to ‘Santa wear

your shorts tonight’ and ‘We’re going on a Summer

Holiday’.

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STAFF UPDATE

Thank you to the following staff who will leave Belair

this year.

Mari Foody heading to Hallett Cove East Primary, Laura

Trueman heading to Coromandel Valley Primary, To

Aneta Besteki and Jess Gilding we hope to see you in

2018. We thank you for the work you have done with

the students and wish you all the very best in 2018. Rai

Berzins will take long service leave for the year and we

wish him well for the adventures that he will embark

upon.

Farewell also to Katrina McInnes who has now retired

after a very successful 40 year career. This week staff

celebrated her achievements and contributions to

education across the years. We wish her all the very best.

We welcome the following teachers for 2018:

- Keiko Yoshino from Woodend Primary School

- Kristen Bowden from Craigburn Primary School

- Sarah Wright from Lobethal Primary School

- Natasha Cowey from Glenelg Primary School

- Liz Mitchell from Lake Windemere Primary

School

Welcome also to Marija Baggio from Le Fevre Primary

School who will take the role of Deputy Principal for

terms 1 and 2.

NEW LOOK WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK

We are very excited to announce our new look school

website. This has been developed to provide a more

accessible and appealing website for our school

community. It also allows us to promote our school and

connect locally and globally.

A huge thank you to Spiros Giannos and his team from

Designlab, who kindly volunteered their time and offered

a wealth of experience to design and create the website.

Thank you also to Max McKinnon from Same River

Studio, who offered his time to create an outstanding

video showcasing our wonderful school.

Thank you to the Education Committee for their work

and guidance throughout.

We are very proud of the final product and it certainly

highlights the fabulous school we have.

We have also created an official Belair Primary School

Facebook page where families and the wider community

will be kept up to date with whole school activities,

good news stories and other information such as after

school sport, up coming events etc.

You will find the link to this Facebook page at the

bottom of the Home page of the website. A link to Code

of Conduct is included for your information. Please make

yourself familiar with this document.

Mobile 0431 926 575

134a The Parade, Norwood SA 5067

REPORTS

This afternoon you will have received your child’s end of

year report for 2017. These reports provide you with an

overview of your child’s learning and will assist you in

having a clear understanding of your child’s growth and

progress. The report is best read in conjunction with your

child’s portfolio, as this shows their learning over time.

2018 STAFF LIST

STAFF MEMBER YEAR ROLL

CLASS

ARSCOTT Sandy Rec CW1

STACEY Mary Rec CW2

MICHELL Liz Rec CW3

MAYFIELD Natalie .6/ ODELL Belinda .4 Year

1/2 Rm 16

MURPHY Emma 1/2 Rm 17

SMITH Michelle .8 / CORRELL Pam .2 1/2 Rm 18

UPTON Tracey 1/2 Rm 19

JASON Sinead 1/2 Rm 20

CARLMARK Lisen 1/2 Rm 21

OLSON Nat 1/2 Rm 22

MILLER Leanne .8 / CORRELL Pam .2 3 Rm 13

HANDLEY Alischa .8/CORRELL Pam .2 3 Rm 14

FARMER Ali 3 Rm 15

GRAHAM Dominic 4 Rm 10

LAJOIE Kate 4 Rm 11

DICKSON Greg 4 Rm 12

BOWDEN Kristen 5 Rm 6

WRIGHT Sarah 5 Rm 7

MAGAREY Margaret 5 Rm 9

BRIGGS Catie 6 Rm 3

Semester 1

COWEY Natasha .8 / ARTHUR Mel .2

Semester 2

OLIPHANT Claire .8/ ARTHUR Mel .2

6 Rm 4

FIEGERT Annette .6/ GILLESPIE Karen .4 6 Rm 5

HUNT Nerida 7 Rm 1

FORBES Alex 7 Rm 2

Japanese – SAUL Virgina .6 Rm 8

Japanese – Yoshino Keiko Rm 8

PE – MARK Astrid Gym

PE – ARTHUR Melissa .7 Hall

MUSIC – HOWES Katie .5 Hall

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CLASS PLACEMENT 2018

Included in your child’s report is a letter advising you of

class placement for 2018. All children have contributed to

the placement process by nominating preferred friends.

On Friday 15/12/2017, children will visit their 2018

classroom and meet the teacher/s and fellow classmates.

Please refer to the letter you receive included in your

child’s report folder for details of the process to use,

should you have significant concerns regarding your

child’s placement,

MATERIAL AND SERVICES CHARGES 2017

Thank you for the very positive responses we received

from our latest poll amongst families for the Materials

and Service charges for 2018.

From the responses we received, an overwhelming

94.7% of parents voted in favour of endorsing the

proposal that the full amount of Materials & Service

charge of $380 be legally recoverable.

Parents will receive information about this when invoices

are sent out in mid-January 2018.

JUNIOR PRIMARY PICNIC

RESOURCE CENTRE

This week we are closed for borrowing and all students

are making a big effort to return their books. Many

resources need to be culled/tidied and stocktake is taking

place. Over the year many new books have been

purchased thanks to your continual support of the

Scholastic Book Club orders/Book Fair.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered in the

Resource Centre this year, especially the regulars - Diane,

Sue, Anne, Annette and Raelene. Many students have

also been very helpful before and after school.

Thanks again and have a great Christmas and New Year.

Sharon & Trish

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to everyone who completed the Premier

Reading Challenge in 2017. This year 34 students in

year 6 & 7 received certificates for completing the

challenge for the last 8 years. Congratulations to Ebony

and Carla who were awarded certificates for completing

the challenge for the last 9 years.

YEAR 7 GRADUATION

On behalf of the school community, I would like to

congratulate our year 7 students on their graduation

from Belair Primary School and wish them success as they

embark on their secondary education.

Last night we witnessed one of the milestones that occur

in children’s lives, that being the Graduation ceremony

for our year 7 students. These students were farewelled

in wonderful Belair tradition with the spotlight placed on

their achievements. The dancing, speeches and indeed,

fashions were all fabulous.

MP Sam Duluk and Mr John Sandham from the Rotary

Club of Coromandel Valley joined us as honoured guests

for the celebrations. John presented Citizenship Awards

to Juliette P and Albert T for their wonderful

commitment to service activities in and out of school.

This year the award for ‘Outstanding Service to Belair

Primary School’ was awarded to Indigo Homersham.

This award is given to a student who has provided

outstanding service to the school on a continual basis

over an extended period of time.

Indigo, Juliette and Albert are deserving winners. We

congratulate these students on their Awards, thank them

for the significant contribution they have made and wish

them well for their future.

A big thank you to the Parent Association for their work

in preparing the Hall and providing supper at the

conclusion of the formalities. Your contribution is always

appreciated.

Thank you to the middle school teachers and the staff for

their wonderful work in preparing the students for the

evening and supporting the Graduation event.

Our best wishes go to all year 7 students when,

tomorrow afternoon, they leave Belair and move to

High School in 2018. Good luck for your future.

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GOVERNING COUNCIL

Happy Holidays on behalf of the Governing Council.

Everyone have an enjoyable and safe summer. We look

forward to seeing you next year and our best wishes go

to those students and families who are leaving the school

at the end of this year, particularly those off to year 8!

On behalf of the Governing Council, thank you to Susan

Copeland, who has been principal of Belair PS for the last

decade. We wish her well in her new role at Burnside PS.

Thank you also to Leanne Twigden who will be principal

during the selection process, which will begin next year.

The Governing Council would also like to recognise and

thank Hasmik Anassian who has been a stalwart

volunteer with Parent Association and a GC member and

our Treasurer for the last ten years.

We would also like to thank Carly Hocking who is

stepping down as Governing Council chair. She has been

a great organiser and champion for the school

community.

Thanks also to retiring GC members, and those who

intend to continue or re-nominate.

As usual there will be a few open seats on Governing

Council for next year. You are encouraged to express an

interest and attend the Annual General Meeting which

will be 20 February, 2018.

We will have a busy year in 2018 with the selection of a

new principal, discussing priorities for the site

improvement plan and facilities amongst the regular

duties.

The Governing Council make decisions about the broad

direction for the school taking into account DECD

requirements. Governance includes setting the broad

direction and vision for the school, strategic planning,

determining policies, determining the application of the

total financial resources and monitoring, reporting and

reviewing. Council work allows you to gain an

understanding of the workings of the School and to

contribute to its long term success. Council meetings are

held twice a term. In addition, most Councillors sit on

one of Council’s subcommittees: Finance, After School

Sport, Education, Canteen, Grounds and Out Of School

Hours Care.

Meetings run for 90 minutes twice a term. Members

commit to serve a two year term. You can nominate up

to a week before the AGM in February, information will

be in the newsletter. Questions can be directed to Leanne

Twigden or any of the current governing council

members.

Aaron Osterby, Deputy Chair, Belair Governing Council

CANTEEN

Wow what a busy year it has been in the Canteen! Lots

of fantastic special days and events and I’m sure the

students all enjoyed these along with our regular Canteen

service. A big thankyou to all of my amazing helpers, you

do a fantastic job and I couldn’t do it without you. Also

to the year sevens that helped in the Canteen at lunch

time I thank you all, you did a great job.

A couple of reminders for the holidays, please give your

re-usable lunch wallets a wipe out so they are fresh and

clean for next year. Once you know your children’s new

class number please change it on Flexi schools and on

their re-usable wallets so they will be ready to go in

2018.

Farewell to the wonderful year 7’s and those of you

moving on to other schools. Goodbye and good luck for

the future.

A big thankyou to all that use the Canteen. We have a

great service here at Belair and it is because the Canteen

is well supported. I am looking forward to that

continuing and growing next year.

I hope that you all have a wonderful

Christmas and enjoy the holidays with your

families. Stay safe and I look forward to a

great 2018.

Julie

PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER

Dear Belair Families,

We have come to the end of another year and Christmas

is just a short time away. Things seem hectic at the

moment. Someone mentioned to me recently that it is

ironic so many Christmas cards have “Peace” written all

over them and Christmas seems anything but peaceful.

She is so right! I was at Marion the other day and it was

crazy and everyone seemed mad at each other. I must

confess, I am quite grumpy as well. I don’t think I’m

spreading much peace around at the moment.

So in this busy, stressful time that is supposed to be

peaceful and joyful, it might be helpful to remember the

prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is darkness, light.

Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,

grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to

console;

to be understood, as to understand;

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

May you have a blessed, peaceful Christmas!

Sara Walding, Pastoral Care Worker

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SOFTBALLERS 2017

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Parent Association has had a great year full of

fundraisers, meetings, social events and activities. To

everyone on the Parent Association, Class Parent Reps,

and in the general school community who have helped

and supported - by volunteering, attending, wrapping,

photocopying, distributing, meeting, singing, cooking,

serving, donating, setting up, packing up, putting up,

taking down, laughing, buying, selling, organising,

guillotining, designing, and more laughing … THANK

YOU!

To our PA members and Class Parent Reps who are

leaving the school - we will miss you and all the help you

have given us over the years. Special thank you to Jo

Osmond and Hasmik Anassian, what you’ve given Belair

during your time here has been invaluable. We wish you

and your families all the best for the future.

For those families returning to Belair PS next year, please

consider taking a role on the Parent Association. It’s a

great bunch of people, no job is too big or too hard,

there are always other members who can show you the

ropes, and you’d be welcomed with open arms.

Have a wonderful Christmas break everyone, best wishes

for the New Year. Merry Christmas!!

Kristy Fairlamb

on behalf of the BPS Parent Association

CRICKET

Last chance for 2018 cricket registrations! First of all, congratulations to all of our players. It was

another great season of Belair cricket. Special

congratulations to our graduating year 7s, who got to

attend a special cricket graduation ceremony at Adelaide

Oval this week and met fast bowling legend Jason

“Dizzy” Gillespie!

The last day to register for 2018 cricket is Friday 15

December. Students that will be in years 1 – 7 in 2018 are

eligible to register. Fees are $25 for Kanga (Years 1 – 3)

and $65 for Grade cricket (Years 3 – 7). Parents who

volunteer to coach or manage a team get free

registration for their kids. Please contact Chris Della

Vedova (chris.della.vedova@bigpond.com or 0432 843

605) with any questions.

Chris Della Vedova, Cricket Coordinator

PACIFIC SCHOOL GAMES

In week 8, I participated in the Pacific School Games as a

member of the 12/U South Australian Netball Team.

Only 12 girls were picked for the team and I was selected

as a goalie. Trials were in June and after trials we began

training once a month in Term 3 and played a carnival at

Murray Bridge which we won. We trained every Sunday

in Term 4 as part of our preparation for the tournament.

We played New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland,

Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Northern

Territory and the Budgies (Australian Indigenous Team)

at Priceline Stadium. Each day we also had activities with

members from other teams to encourage bonding and

good sportsmanship.

This team was a lot of fun and the level of netball was

really good. My coaches were excellent, I learnt a lot and

I met a lot of nice girls. It was a really good week.

Alexandra S, year 7

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

VACSWIM 2018 - An intensive learn-to-swim programme run during the school holidays. Children will learn safety,

rescue and improve their swimming ability. Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 January and Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 January

(total of 7 days). Pricing is $70 per child, All VACSWIM participants must be attending school in the year 2018. Please

enrol your child at the Marion Outdoor Pool, Park Holme or phone on 8276 4939.

PLAY RUGBY UNION AT AU RUGBY JUNIORS - Safe, fun, inclusive and family friendly, Instils teamwork, fair play

and respect for others. Multiple coaches for each team. Guaranteed game every Saturday. From age 5 and above

Training starts February at Waite Oval. 2018 Come and Try Days - 11th and 25th February 10am-11am at Waite Oval

Netherby. For more information, phone Vikki on 0439 089 939 or email aurugbyshortblacks@gmail.com

ATHLETES FOOT – The School Rewards Program is a great fundraising opportunity, with $5 from every pair of shoes

purchased being donated back to your school. Ask in store for more details!

ENPOINTE BALLET SCHOOL AT BELAIR - Dance with Miss Sarah - Let me take your child on a beautiful journey into

the exciting world of Ballet. I’m thrilled to bits to be able to share my passion of dance with such a fantastic

community. My programmes are designed to ignite and boost confidence, energy, coordination, creativity and social

skills in a warm and nurturing environment - for children aged between 18 months - Hip Hop, Musical, Theatre, Jazz

and even Beginners Ballet for adults. Ph. 0419866765 – www.enpointeballetschool.com.au

GRASSHOPPER SOCCER is back next year with locations all over Adelaide! Enrol by Friday Dec 22 for the chance to

win an iPad! Visit our website, www.grasshoppersoccer.com.au Or email daniel@grasshoppersoccer.com.au